Man Allegedly Tried to Open Emergency Exit Door on Flight

United Airlines passengers took on a madman mid-flight. The nightmare began five hours into a flight from Los Angeles, California, to Boston, Massachusetts. Thirty-three-year-old Franciso Torres began ranting after he allegedly tried to open an emergency exit door. He jumped into the aisle and headed for the cockpit, lunging at a flight attendant with a weapon. The plane passengers got out of their seats and took Torres down. They secured his hands and feet with zip ties.

[@cteenie24]

This guy isn't just getting banned for life, he's gonna do serious jailtime

[@pinkgummybear766]

Gitmo

[@Kyle_Lurz]

Being banned from the airport is the least of his concerns right now lol he’ll be locked up for a while

[@CodingAbroad]

He’ll make a good gf for some guy… IN JAIL

[@selonious341]

@@CodingAbroad you sound like you have personal experience.

[@bokvarv1926]

No some power group with political view left of center would activate loudly for being kind and understanding to the poor man who just had a mental breakdown. That is unfortunately the reality.

[@fangs0912]

Bro really thought he could hijack a whole plane with a broken metal spoon 💀

[@erikleith4670]

🤣🤣🤣 "i'm taking over this plane" 🤣🤣🤣 goofy

[@shindoulie]

goofy aah thought 💀

[@user-gn1cl9ix7p]

Well, IMO he's clearly mentally ill.

[@mrdanino87]

they used a plastic spoon on 9/11

[@ebalina2900]

He thought he was doin sumn😭

[@donnasnorthernlights2089]

Thankful for the 1st man who stood up to take on the mad man.

[@GamingFanactic911]

This guy is out of his freaking mind. People don't forget about what happened on September 11th. That guy better get some serious jail time for at least 25 to 30 years. Absolutely insane the world we live in but really thankful everyone is okay on that flight

[@Ashtray91642]

Agreed. He should be charged with attempted murder

[@GamingFanactic911]

@@Ashtray91642 more than that

[@PygmalionFaciebat]

To speak in scientific terms: I think he is mentally absolutely nuts , and needs to be in a mental hospital his whole life. Otherwise he is a danger for himself and other people.

[@alexisl7610]

911 was a planned attack. This guy is just off his meds

[@meredithstutzman5289]

how about a life scentence

[@mcfragger2605]

shout out to the first guy who actually stood up and inspired others to do the same because I know the human psychology of mob mentality

[@zackfoster3208]

Jup, the people after the first 5 basically already knew they wouldnt need to do anything anyone

[@dividedstatesofamerica2520]

Here they had no other choice.

[@apples8872]

The people right next to the person being attacked were too shocked to do anything. It took one passenger to jump on him for the rest to join in

[@user-vb9kd3lg1s]

Good thing it wasn’t a bunch of Gen Z’s or else we would have people just watching with their phones out

[@dividedstatesofamerica2520]

@@user-vb9kd3lg1s It's actually you millennials who started that, and besides, this generational bullsh* means nothing anyway because the bystander effect has always existed. People only acted here because their lives were on the line.

[@sinead187]

The world is full of crazies. Glad everyone is safe! That must have been a terrifying experience for all envolved.

[@vinzmarasigan9287]

only in the USA.

[@prime2955]

Crazies transcend nationality, gender, age, religion, political affiliation, etc. Equal opportunity crazies.

[@RobertJohnson-hp4gz]

We have prisons and the mentally unstable, tell me why we have laws to protect them?

[@jan_phd]

98%

[@TheArtkaw]

@Seek and Destroy Have you seen a MAGA rally lately lol

[@PhoenixPrime]

I’m so glad everyone landed safely in Boston. HUGE respects to the passengers who took action and prevented a terrible disaster!!!

[@firemiracle]

This is exactly what people must do more often. If there's a crazy person, or karen, or violent person, etc, bystanders have every right to fight back in order to protect others.

[@RagnarokPKXD]

I'm honestly surprised they didn't kill him. Very good restrain

[@elliewilliams8371]

This dude is insane. So glad everyone is safe.

[@Alco16-251F]

That's just sickening, that man who tried to open the door IN FLIGHT and was ranting making threats needs to be arrested, HATS OFF FOR THE BRAVE PASSENGERS WHO TRIED TO STOP THAT MAN!!!

[@krystinaland4137]

Who tried to stop him? No they did stop him.

[@jo2832]

Well the part where he tried to open the door would be impossible because of the speed the plane is going you would need hulk strength to open.

[@fbi6138]

Lmao. I love how people think they can actually open airplane doors inflight.. The plane is pressurized idiots, you need to be as strong around 50 builders to open it lmfao.

[@uncrustable9923]

​@@jo2832 then why is it an emergency exit if you can't use it

[@jo2832]

@Uncrustable how do expect to jump out of a plane going over 400 mph 30,000 feet in the air

[@anabhousen7159]

It's sad that we have to share a planet with people like him

[@eikzenoj]

We still have lots of them roaming around has yet to be triggered

[@Thesixwolf6]

Your not sharing anything with anybody

[@teamcontentcreator]

Exactly I wish we could just make them disappear

[@williamjames7293]

​@@teamcontentcreator thanos snap nut more specific.

[@phir9255]

Yep they need to dump him on moon

[@tammiep9628]

The anger that I felt at that man and then the kind of excitement I felt at those men and women going after him!! 👍🏻 I don’t think anyone will let any person get away with this kind of s**t anymore!

[@hercules_144]

You really had to add "and women" didn't you

[@placeholdername603]

Those 9 people waited their whole lives for that moment

[@JudgeDredd_]

If anyone on a flight starts spewing nonsense it’s an automatic beat down.

[@peacefaith560]

ikr!!

[@dainasworldnumbers88]

Yep

[@shukuladay8883]

Agree

[@GEVINCHYGAMEZ]

Factz!!!!! Its a automatic murder

[@KCNYC]

That dude should have been fed that spoon, rectally

[@joshuavang5449]

Good job to the passengers! Thank goodness they stopped him. It could've been a lot worse but I'm glad it didn't come to that. They all deserve medals.

[@_Gummy_]

Where’s my medal huh

[@the_empath_etc]

Medals, you're joking?

[@estebann.8700]

If I'm not mistaken an aircraft emergency doors do not open mid air

[@estebann.8700]

It's imposible to open a door mid flight

[@joshuavang5449]

@@the_empath_etc HEY WHAT'S UP MAN! How've you been friend?!

[@LTakeThaL]

The way people started lining up, and ready to take a swing at him😂😂 faith in humanity restored💯

[@lydsantanafamily4052]

My goodness what is wrong with people I'm so disgusted by the cruelty. It's 2023 and life doesn't seem to be getting any better. Thank God everyone was ok

[@James71717]

WE HONOR YOU!! THESE PASSENGERS WHO WERE HAVING NONE OF IT!!

[@prettypuffprincess]

Everybody get ya roll on was the soundtrack playing in their ears 👂🏼 😂 They we’re having NONE of it!

[@mercy6549]

@@prettypuffprincess Pleaseee😂

[@2735angel]

Bro did not stand a chance 💀

[@mariothemaster9431]

Manz thought he could really do something with a broken spoon 💀

[@Krantom_Kroger]

He had a skill issue ☠

[@wisteriaxx]

fr

[@wisteriaxx]

@@mariothemaster9431fr lol

[@jrt2792]

He actually thought he could do this in post 2001 America..... he definitely going to be classified as terrorist.

[@lgarcia67]

23 years old and he will likely get out of jail by the time he is in his 50s. What a way to screw up your life

[@HP-ws2vx]

Too soon. Throw away the key.

[@damiangarcia7804]

God bless these brave men. We need more people like this.

[@HowR_U732]

I AGREE.

[@HowR_U732]

What u mean by that?

[@swisscoffee3717]

Risking your life is not ideal, but at the end of the day it did save lots of people.

[@TheBadGrades]

@@thedicktwerkercan’t sue if the person is committing a felony

[@kdsavage1991]

@@msmeggacha7701 You would care if you said that in public you bozo 😂

[@gabethedinosaur95]

I’m very proud of the people for stopping this man for trying to take control of the plane . Universal united 93 will always be the memory I’ll never forget 22 years ago

[@lisalamour4909]

I feel the same!!!

[@whathell6t]

@@lisalamour4909 I agree. Seriously! The jerk suspect forgot about United 93.

[@ice9594]

93 didn’t go down as reported. No bodies, no wreckage according to first responders. The gash in the Earth the plane allegedly caused was there prior to 9/11 on Google Maps. Was there a plane at all?

[@WaveRider1989]

I'm reading bis story and wondering why did he take the ticket? Otherwise who took it for him?

[@gabethedinosaur95]

@@WaveRider1989 that’s what I like to know too . How could he afford a ticket for a plane ride . He must have been ill or something else

[@joeyalbert_]

That must have been so scary for the people on that plane. Glad everything is okay.

[@queenimade7632]

" he's just laying there with six able bodies on top of him" 😂 😂 I am happy for all the passengers on board.

[@fernanmontevista204]

This is really a time for passengers to be united or else.

[@moos5221]

It's time to allow firearms for all passengers so they can defend themselves. That's the american logic, right?

[@selonious341]

@@moos5221 Hello little marxist 🥔

[@matthewfabrey]

Good pun

[@dbclass4075]

​@@moos5221 Followed by...rapid decompression?

[@moos5221]

@@dbclass4075 No, firearms always bring freedom, so freedom is all that follows.

[@Nelkson]

He's a mad man. He needs to be jailed for life. Btw amazing how the passengers take action.

[@brybryguy6314]

Lol. What ever this dudes life was either good or bad and whatever problems he ever had, he now can count on that his life is completely over. He probably will go to jail for a very long, long time and not only to any jail but federal prison.

[@Tundrek]

He is a mad man, but I think he needs help. Taken to a crazy house for life? Sure. But not jail, that won't help that very troubled man

[@Nelkson]

@@Tundrek I dont care where the put him as longest he stays away from others

[@swooshie4749]

@@Tundrek execution

[@LockRasta]

Thank you for stepping up 🙏

[@nhando9814]

He’s not just stupid in his life but even when trying to find death he’s still choose the most stupid way possible

[@aqueenfromqueenzcarmeljones]

I'm glad they acted fast and didn't laugh this out because he was very serious!

[@nicosebastianguballainsila2753]

well the pilots well laugh this out because he never knew the password of the plane and even he knew the password he need clearance to the captain or first officer

[@rafael_lana]

And he couldn't open the emergency door even if they let him try. The risk here was him getting frustrated and hurting someone really. You can't take a commercial jet down with a spoon, thankfully.

[@moos5221]

Poor guy doesn't know you can't just open plane doors mid flight, the air pressure is just too much to handle for any human being.

[@wannacashmeoutside]

Thank you! Have been looking for these comments lol.

[@r.sakarollsafe1285]

Tom Cruise says otherwise

[@SimplyStitches1234]

Exactly… 😬

[@lunchtimebooky]

Yea it’s just like when 1 window is down in a car and your going fast then ur ears start hurting cuz of it

[@kareemwray6777]

I was thinking like isn’t that impossible lmao

[@lillietitus9757]

I am so glad that everyone worked together and restrained that Man👏👏👏

[@lilymulligan8180]

For the nervous passengers out there, rest assured that it's not possible to open the exits while the plane is in flight due to the air pressure difference between the cabin and the air outside.

[@rafael_lana]

Exactly, after how crazy they went with security after 9/11 you can bet any passenger interaction with hardware was revised. Not to mention in this case it wasn't possible before because you know, simple physics.

[@Crakmonkey691]

Regardless of whatever reasons he had or whatever he was going through emotionally he will never fly again and he will probably definitely do prison time. You cannot threaten people on a plane but death and then say you're taking over the plane that means you're going to commit a terrorist Act.... and the fact they have it on video means he's done he'll be charged with terrorism.

[@bullettime8760]

You can literally go to jail just by making a bomb threat, I'm pretty sure what he did here wouldn't be a second thought either

[@yasminenazarine1629]

Noh he will come out in a few weeks just like other criminals rapist murders free in the street they kill again

[@scover3]

No. If he has some medical condition that get him delusional or change his personality and if he doesn't know about his illness, that excuse him. He will fly again after he get cured if it's possible.

[@zander2180]

He should have never even been born he's a waste of air and space

[@Leopard_Kitty]

I’m glad everyone is safe! How brave of those passengers to do that, respect!

[@vidhoard]

Thank goodness for the brave passengers!

[@MyLeftMitten]

I can't believe the coward who just sat there and did nothing.

[@Yui789esss]

In order to open the door during flight, you would need the force equivalent to lifting 20,000 pounds ….. that’s like trying to lift a full grown bull African elephant 😂

[@selonious341]

D.b. cooper.

[@nicosebastianguballainsila2753]

@@selonious341 db cooper high jack different aircraft and different way

[@javiruiz8365]

Or Lizzo!!!

[@Yui789esss]

@@javiruiz8365 😂

[@Carpediem357]

@@selonious341 Cooper left from the back of the plane when planes had a stairway at the back and a button to open the back hatch allowing him to escape.

[@solutions1012]

It's sad this has to be a concern nowadays to people....

[@mickycee64]

Sometimes doesn’t it feel like you’re the only normal person in the world.!?

[@calebsmith254]

Trying to take over a plane with a broken spoon is such a CHAD move. He is so detached to the real world he might have thought he will just get a misdemeanor

[@susanstephenson6004]

Well done to all on board this flight for fighting back this mad man on there flight and saved all on board and on the ground below well done 👏👏

[@moos5221]

Fun fact: He was sitting right next to an emergency exit door right from the start.

[@PengwinTamer]

Too bad you weren't sitting with him and he got it open. Would've done the world a favor.

[@Shleepidreamz]

​@@whateverwhatever4026 That or he seriously needs new glasses since something ain't right..

[@jay2009fun]

Thank you for all of our brave citizens for protecting everyone on that plane.

[@legendaryrababa]

tnx god everyone is safe, and god bless people who stood up.

[@ZaynNaz]

“I’m taking over this plane” holds very threatening spoon*

[@Venenata]

This guy must be broken in the mind because like there was any chance an american would allow another plane hijacking .. im not even american im engish but not one man on that place was about to let some dude hijack a plane

[@TeamVforever]

Thank God everyone is safe 🙏.

[@dominict2000]

Amazing how people went to help

[@pitbull65taz]

"IM TAKING OVER THIS PLANE".....with a spork.

[@chunze3459]

Ii's great to see passengers united in an airline called, United Airlines.

[@williamcallahanlll2924]

Modern Day Flying, is now a team sport!! The person next to you,isn’t just another stranger on the plane, that person is your teammate. When something like this happens, everyone moves as a team. Some go for the arms while others go for the legs. At the end of the flight, the team never loses and that person is dealt with regardless!!!!!! Let’s Go Teammmmm 🙌🙌

[@kitsunelee007]

That's how it was flying right after 9/11. We weren't individuals, we all knew to get anywhere alive if something happened was going to take a pack mentality.

[@lucyjane2883]

literally the sentence “ever since 9/11 passengers have been stepping in to stop attackers” sent me into full on tears. why is this something we have to worry about

[@ggrocklee.]

Yeah it’s really scary. Imagine not caring about others lives just because you don’t want to live.

[@Pfyzer]

i mean 9/11 is just one incident that helped to be the much needed boost of airplane safety...... but anything outside of 9/11 despite the situation is similar, we don't care. Like war, nuclear, etc....

[@yellow4525]

He had a spoon

[@Youre-Welcome]

​@@Pfyzer lol. Okay. Sure Jan.

[@Sochi314]

Amazing how they did not seem to harm him as I know some were in real fear for their lives.

[@r.sakarollsafe1285]

I can bet its not out of fear that they subdued the man.. pure annoyance. If they could, they would push the dude out of the plane if he really wants to open the door so much

[@sxerwin]

@@r.sakarollsafe1285 Pretty sure they’d go with?

[@r.sakarollsafe1285]

@@sxerwin hence why I say if they could, they would.

[@WeBslappin]

@@r.sakarollsafe1285 annoyance!? Hell no! That’s a threat and should be taken seriously, they should’ve beat him black and blue.

[@KCNYC]

I would have made that dude eat that spoon, or stuck it so far up his ass, his hemorrhoids would be healed

[@Iwillroastthesocksoffyoass]

It seem like social media brought out all the jackasses and weirdos.

[@TamagoHead]

It’s always been there, we’re just seeing it more.

[@asanti3748]

@@blackout07blue But don’t we all have a homeless person who speak to them selves outside deep down with in us. Huh Scootmagoot46, I’m sure you got a little man, hey! You just might have a homeless women somewhere deep in ya, begging to talk crazy. Am I right 🤪

[@brybryguy6314]

No. It has always been around, it's nothing new.

[@charliechaplin6228]

Very well done!!!

[@Fade7k]

I love the people queuing up like the scene from Airplane!

[@Boesner11]

I just would of loved to see him try to open that door. To open those doors, you'd need superhuman strength to open it

[@rafael_lana]

They should have mentioned on the report really, would've taken 5 seconds. But basic science and information doesn't sell as well as fear and craziness I guess.

[@amistenson2535]

Need psychological evals for flights now!!!

[@paoleonlopez]

The words of this woman all those men step up and fight awesome 👏

[@_WorldPeace]

. Great teamwork 👏

[@proudanishnabwe.9582]

So courageous. Of them! Im proud of how the first guy didnt hestitate to deal with him along with the other guys behind him.

[@TamagoHead]

Punishment should be skydiving sans parachute.

[@wuzittooya]

@@johnny5941 And the intent of opening a damn airplane door midflight wasn't cruel and unusual?

[@rafael_lana]

​@@wuzittooya it can't be done by human strength so it was very dumb more than anything.

[@danboyproductions9738]

You can't open the door that hight in the air but still really brave to take him down

[@johnbellamy6449]

Well done you amazing people. You deserve a medal. The BELLAMY'S UK

[@sharonhodges8589]

That was both amazing and terrifying to watch. Amazing how calm the passengers seemed to be while the man was ranting and moving down the aisle. Terrifying - the 5-hour flight was almost over and he pulls this stunt. 😩

[@tavn]

some people have just lost the human in them

[@sophiebyers5496]

I would much rather dealing with screaming kids than psychopathic adults in an airplane

[@m_dott20]

Respect for all of them 🫡

[@gloriacoreas7001]

I am very teary eyed watching these brave men stepping up!

[@xexshiesty]

How did he even make it past security 🧐

[@mygreatescape9617]

Great job to all the passengers at getting this crazy guy under control

[@traplove9610]

The world is full of crazies. Glad everyone is safe! That must have been a terrifying experience for all envolved.This guy isn't just getting banned for life, he's gonna do serious jailtime

[@yourlocalbandit4135]

OMG SO GLAD THEY HANDELD IT IM GLAD

[@lilJamesSwagg]

Damn I never thought people still loose there minds on a plane

[@Sochi314]

When did it stop?

[@OctavioGaitan]

It's been happening for like, forever.

[@user-so4jf7mi1x]

English is your second language

[@pennywiseballoon4646]

@@user-so4jf7mi1x so what if it is? unlike you probably this person speaks 2 languages and it's an extra sign of intelligence. they're also more desirable to employers

[@zzizahacallar]

@@OctavioGaitanit's got worse post pandemic lockdown

[@Decentralized_World1]

Knowing the U.S Justice system, this man should be on another flight in a week.

[@chonky9586]

I just came here to say that today is MH370 9th anniversary…truly sad :(, my condolences go to the families of the victims and I’m hoping they find answers soon of what happened on that flight

[@katherinejimenezmatos2009]

Kudos to all these brave passengers! Its terrifying to be in such a situation and to have the courage to step out and hold the guy, just incredible! That dude better get good amount of jail time, you do not play with people's lives. Periodt

[@RagnarokPKXD]

Indeed I'm very surprised the passengers didn't kill him. Very good restraint

[@guns4toilets]

Reminds me of the movie "Airplane!" when they all line up to calm the hysterical woman down.

[@mo777-]

Brave men 🇺🇸❤

[@domasherpa7507]

He need to spend rest of his life in jail !!!

[@emileneslo5695]

Tell me you don't see a man who was in desperate need of discipline. He missed out on that department in life and it finally boiled up to the max. I can't think of another reason for him to have behaved like that. Salute to all who stood up and help take care of him.

[@jarredvanhorn7325]

Discipline has nothing to do with it . . . It’s called mental illness and America not providing enough access to mental health help

[@jarredvanhorn7325]

@@chrismarcello7690 It has nothing to do with entitlement or being a “spoiled brat”. It’s mental illness.

[@wellroundedmama]

Luv this ❤! Thank you to all those brave passengers 🙌🏽I kno my husband would have been one of them 💪🏽

[@chanpar1752]

I'm glad the passenger's stood up and took him down there Heroes

[@cesarghost1203]

Good job, stopping the threat

[@kalosger2517]

He even look like Osama a little bit, what a crazy dude!

[@Owlventure_Aviation]

*Man has beard*. People: Omg he looks like Osama

[@markvann9347]

Someone should tell him those doors literally cannot be opened during flight... LMAO 🤣

[@staticbuilds7613]

There was a line of people trying to get him. That's when you know you messed up when there's a whole waiting list

[@TheNephilim101]

Thank you MEN for stepping up to what you as MEN were called to be, PROTECTORS ! 💪🏻

[@heyoldman2003]

God Bless America, we can kick ass when it’s needed . good job guys 👍🏼

[@ronk9472]

Can't believe it took them that long to get him

[@MenukaShavindra]

It's time that heroes should step up. Silence has done wrong to us enough! Much respect.

[@nahlejdrappah6231]

Even through the every day struggle in this American life, complete strangers still have enough sense about them to band together and neutralize a threat. The bravery of these passengers gives me flashbacks to 9/11, and even 22 years later, brought a little tear to my eye.

[@shawnlawrence973]

Lifetime airplane ban for the madman and a Lifetime of gratitude for those passengers who did not hesitate in disabling the madman

[@haven_lady675]

He's a terrorist. He'll be jailed for life.

[@belindarocky961]

100% agree. Flying should be a privilege, not a right.

[@gabethedinosaur95]

@@belindarocky961 I say it’s time for airports to make some changes for passengers before they board a plane or get a ticket for the flight. Do some background checks . It be very helpful and maybe have some security staff to monitor the passengers

[@redhothchilipeppers6299]

It’s called TSA and the Patriot Act, already exists and it’s been a disaster for individual rights the past 20 years.

[@olvialee7221]

Good job, people. Applause for those who took him down

[@gailweatherall1215]

great for the wonderful passengers that put their life at risk to save others.

[@SirPaul_1]

Always fight, that cockpit will never open

[@lastdays7855]

Oh My Goodnesss‼️ This makes me not want to fly anymore. I’m so tired of crazy people and their drama. 😒

[@ilovekingofthehill2100]

Not all heroes wear capes.

[@selonious341]

Hero one of the most abused words out there.

[@KimiHayashi]

Some wear just thongs

[@ASO-de2jl3iz8z]

"I don't care if I'm scaring people." And I DON'T CARE if you go to jail! Good for you!

[@trevorariza9550]

That was such a unconvincing declaration of “I’m taking over this plane” smh

[@tinasaywon]

He should be put on the NO FLIGHT ✈️🛫 LIST